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Canada captivates travelers with its immense scale, pristine wilderness, and multicultural cities that feel both cosmopolitan and close to nature. From the dramatic Rocky Mountains in Alberta and the glacier-fed lakes of Banff and Jasper to the coastal beauty of British Columbia, the country offers a remarkable mix of outdoor adventure and urban exploration. Cities such as Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec City add distinctive character, blending world-class dining, arts, and history with easy access to parks, waterfronts, and seasonal festivals.
Highlights include scenic train journeys, wildlife watching, hiking, skiing, canoeing, and road trips through some of North America’s most spectacular landscapes. Travelers can experience Niagara Falls, the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia, the northern lights in parts of Yukon and the Northwest Territories, and French-Canadian culture in Quebec. Practical tips: Canada is vast, so internal flights or careful route planning are important; weather varies greatly by region and season, so pack in layers; and booking accommodations, national park stays, and summer transport well in advance is highly recommended, especially during peak travel months.
The best time to visit Canada is from July to September, when travel popularity peaks and the weather is generally warm, pleasant, and ideal for sightseeing, national parks, and road trips. October is also a strong option for fewer crowds and beautiful fall foliage, while summer remains the best all-around season for first-time visitors.
I haven't posted in a while because I'm still digesting an incident I drove to a campground on June 18th that is relatively high up in the mountains and has just opened. It...
2. City Tour Calgary
Finally, today we had our long-awaited whale watching experience! It was truly a beautiful experience. We spotted 5 orcas, 2 humpback whales, and many sea lions. The trip lasted...
We spent the night again at the same beautiful campsite in the middle of the forest as the day before. In the morning, we took a short walk to the Brandywine Falls before...
During our hike this morning around Beauvert Lake in Jasper, we had a nice encounter with some animals that got a little too close at the end! We then went to Jasper's famous...
Early in the morning, we headed to Johnston Canyon. After the hike, unfortunately, it started raining, so we took advantage of the afternoon to stroll through Banff. In the...
After a morning hike & a detour to Cascade Lookout, we left our beautiful campsite & finally arrived at our next destination - Okanagan Lake. It is twice as long as Lake...
On August 2nd, we took the bus to Squamish, the climber’s paradise in Canada. When the massive Chief comes in sight, you can already imagine why it’s so popular. We also got...
Like every day, we start our tour right after breakfast and drive west on Highway 3. The landscape changes again, becoming hillier and the settlements become fewer. There are...
Today we can sleep in and take our time, but with kids it's not that easy, we're up at the usual half past seven and leaving shortly after 9 o'clock. Our destination is the...
Heute verlassen wir Vancouver Island mit dem Ziel Whistler. Früh am Morgen lassen sich zwei Rehe von uns nicht stören. Wir sind so zeitig an der Fähre, dass wir eine Überfahrt...
Today we promised the children a bison encounter. For this, we drive to the nearby Elk Island National Park. The family entrance ticket (up to 7 people) includes almost all of...
A popular place in Toronto is the Harbour. There is always a lot going on here. It's nice to sit at the Amsterdam Brew House right at the Harbour. Here, the beer is...
The Aquarium has 5.7 million liters of marine and freshwater habitats spanning 12,500 square meters from around the world. Ripleys Aquarium exhibits house 13,500 exotic marine...
On the 39th day of my journey, December 10, 2019, I spent my time in Amherst, Nova Scotia. The small town is located north of Halifax. Since my next stop is Quebec and the trains...
Three in one go or in one day, that's possible with our kids who always wake up early. We first go to Mount Royal and enjoy the view of the awakening city. For lunch, we eat in...
Arrived at 00:26 am, I had to go straight to the Westjet airline counter, my second time flying with them, and drop off my missing backpack. The Edmonton airport is very small...
Hey guys 🤗 yesterday Ann-Katrin and I made our way from our Airbnb accommodation to Eaton Centre, the third largest shopping center in Canada. Here I had my first delicious...
~ 03.05.2019 ~ Hello there, not much happened today. It was mainly driving, driving, driving. Heading north all the time. At the beginning, we stopped at Duffey Lake and then it...
Our next overnight stay was again on a campsite, this time in a very special place, with a magnificent view and an adventurous approach: Meat Cove
Right after our arrival, we head to the old town of Quebec. We round off the first impression of beautiful 'Vieux-Quebec by night' with a beer before returning to our cozy home...
It took me a while to get the hang of this name, but this little national park was really great, so it's worth remembering it.
~ Friday, 19.10.18 ~ Hello there, Today I had my longest hike so far. I searched for hikes near Vancouver on Google and found several that were suitable for a day trip. One of...
Good morning Canada! A beautiful morning with sun and blue sky greeted us once again. We had breakfast outside in the sun (without mosquitoes!) and then got the camper ready for...
We had to sleep in and have a long and extensive breakfast in German again. Otherwise, it can actually be too exhausting, silly as it may sound to people who are not on...
Fortunately, the baby woke us up early in the morning at 6 o'clock. Normally, I wouldn't be too thrilled about that, but when we went on deck around 7 o'clock, we were greeted...
Canada Day on PEI!!!
Today I still have 3 weeks and 2 days left here. I still can't believe it's almost over. All the highlights of the year have been checked off, I have to think about packing my...
Sleeping pill or no sleeping pill, that is the question. Now the gentlemen of the travel groups have opted for the comfortable flight. However, the reasons for this were...
Peace Bridge, Calgary